Deputy Department Manager - Commissioning

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated is looking for a Deputy Department Manager in New York, NY, for their commissioning department. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience in engineering and commissioning. The role includes leading a team, managing projects, and business development.

This position also offers hybrid work options based on experience. The salary range for this role is between $137,000 and $176,000 annually, depending on experience and market conditions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering and commissioning.
• Proven commissioning experience required.
• Strong leadership and business development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a commissioning team and execute commissioning services projects.
• Support and coordinate with the commissioning team to ensure project commitments.
• Create system installation and testing documents.

Skills

Leadership

Commissioning process knowledge

HVAC systems knowledge

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

HVAC control systems knowledge

Job description

Deputy Department Manager - Commissioning

Job ID: 15422 | # of Openings: 1 | Location: US-NY-New York | Category: Mechanical | Relocation Assistance: No | Service Line: IES

Elevate Your Career as a Deputy Department Manager - Mechanical or Electrical Engineer-Commissioning Agent!

Dewberry's New York, NY office is searching for a motivated Mechanical or Electrical Engineer-Commissioning Agent to step into the role of Deputy Department Manager within our thriving commissioning department. If you have 10+ years of experience and a passion for driving innovation in the commissioning process, this is your chance to join a team that's not just growing—it's thriving!

Over the last three years, our Commissioning Team has achieved an extraordinary 10X increase in backlog, leading to an escalating demand for our engineering and commissioning expertise. Our team specializes in diverse markets, including Education, Healthcare, Industrial, and Federal projects, operating across the Eastern United States from Louisiana to New York City. We take pride in fostering strong, mutually beneficial client relationships, continuously improving the quality of design and construction, and standing out as trusted partners in transforming the built environment.

In this pivotal doer‑seller, entrepreneurial role, you will develop, lead, and manage a Commissioning team of professionals and execute Commissioning services projects. You will provide technical and process management support for commissioning projects as well as business development to expand our client base. This role comes with autonomy backed by substantial horsepower. The variety of daily tasks will keep you inspired and engaged. Your skills will be instrumental in inspecting building systems and creating comprehensive testing and closeout documents, all while utilizing cutting‑edge software to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. In this role, you will report directly to the Commissioning Department Manager and be engaged in strategic decisions to continue the growth of Dewberry's Commissioning Team.

Key Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in engineering and commissioning—building systems
• Proven commissioning experience
• Commissioning process certification preferred or willingness to acquire within the first 6 months
• Strong leadership and business development capabilities

Hybrid work available for this position based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Find the work and execute it.
• Actively support and coordinate with the entire commissioning team to execute projects and uphold our commitments.
• HVAC sequence of operation knowledge and capable of performing design review of Sequence of operation and creating mechanical system testing procedures and testing same in the field.
• Must have knowledge of manipulating, adjusting, setup and testing HVAC controls systems such as JCI, Trane, Automated Logic, Siemens, etc. Knowledge in multiple control systems a plus.
• Must have complete working knowledge of HVAC chilled water and DX systems including design, operation and testing of Chillers, Boilers, Cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, AHU, RTU, ERU, VAVs, exhaust, FCU, etc.
• Review air and water test and balance process, review a TAB report and identify issues.
• Visit client facilities and gather necessary data to test systems.
• Create system installation and testing documents.
• Be familiar with OSHA safety requirements and ability to identify deficiencies.
• Be familiar with building codes and ability to make intuitive decisions related to such code requirements.
• Read and understand building plans and specifications.
• Work safely around electrical systems up to 600 volts.
• Effectively communicate with all clients, construction trades, and design professionals.
• Have a high aptitude for abstract reasoning, assertiveness, thoroughness and be very detail oriented.
• Work flexible hours and work in hot or cold environments.
• Climb stairs, ladders, and lift trucks. Do moderate lifting. Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Travel approximately 50% of the time.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Accomplished engineer with 10+ years of experience
• Commissioning experience
• Commissioning process certification preferred or ability to acquire within the first 6 months
• Business development experience a plus
• Professional Engineering License a plus or ability to acquire
• Self‑motivated with highly developed verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Although you may not meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening, which may include employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, investigative consumer report, in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates for job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $137,000–176,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

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